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Characterization of Temperature and Oxygen Profiles In Windrow Processing Systems

Russell S. JoshuaSchool of Microbiology, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia;Environmental and Resource Technology Holdings Pty. Ltd., Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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Barry J. MacauleySchool of Microbiology, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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Howard J. MitchellEnvironmental and Resource Technology Holdings Pty. Ltd., Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
Pages 15-28 | Published online: 23 Jul 2013

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